Memsaab food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Memsaab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2 Church Street and Pegtile Court 3, Church Street, Lavenham, CO10 9QT
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Memsaab among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ← Memsaab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Memsaab none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Memsaab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy & Bond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Coffee Morning Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Lavenham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| East of England Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2017 |
| The greyhound lavenham Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Sweetmeats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Hadley's Dairy Products Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Tatum's Teahouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Memsaab
What is Memsaab's food hygiene rating?
Memsaab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Memsaab safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Memsaab last inspected?
Memsaab was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Memsaab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Memsaab compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Memsaab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Memsaab and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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